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HB470 Pulled by Delegate Albo
A Happy Hour Social Network Advertising bill that had passed in the House of Delegates experience a quick demise in the Senate. The bill, which would have created legal advertising for happy hours on social networking sites, was pulled after prevention advocates voiced strong opposition to Senate committee members over the past forty-eight hours. 2/17/2012
Substance Abuse in the 21st Century: A New Look
Powerpoint Presentation - Click Here
YADAPP 27th Annual Summer Conference July 18-22
Early Bird Registration Now Open! Click Here
Chesterfield S.A.F.E. featured in National HVAC Industry Journal for its efforts and local partnering to prevent refrigerant inhalant abuse
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CCoVA Member, The McShin Foundation, is honored and recognized in Washington D.C. with a national award!
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Roanoke County Prevention Council PSA videos created by A.R. Burton Center for the Arts and Technology Students. Watch Now!
"Be True"
"Who I Am"
"Red Cup"
"Parent Reach"
Various Links with Information:
www.WhiteHouseDrugPolicy.gov
www.TheAntiDrug.com
www.AboveTheInfluence.com
In light of the laws that were introduced in the 2011 General Assembly about the drugs that are used to make meth, we can anticipate more to be introduced in the 2012 session. Educate yourself and your communities!
Click Here for a Daily Newsletter on Meth Developments
Ever heard of "Lazy Cakes" or "Cheese"?
Get to the facts--Click Here
Check out this Online Recovery Resource Directory!!
www.Treatment4Addiction.com
"Substance Abuse in the 21st Century"
a powerpoint created by Sue Parr
Alcohol a factor in two college-student deaths this academic year
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Governor’s initiative to privatize alcohol sales is "dead" for this year Click here for article
Help support the mandatory ignition interlock bill that will make it mandatory to place the device on all vehicles of any DUI offender Click Here!!
Advocates look to State and Local Authorities after Feds Act on AEDs Click here for more information
CCoVA releases information sheet on K2 "stealth marijuna"
Click here for information sheet
Click here for Governor McDonnell's presentation powerpoint on ABC privatization
CCoVA Environmental Strategies Training Event Powerpoint Now Available Download presentation / Download workbook
Thanks to CADCA for making these resources available to CCoVA members and the prevention community - these materials are copyrighted
Call for Presenters: Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies Click Here
CCoVA Presentation Drives Home Prevention Message
Drug Courts update and review of current research
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PREVENTION WORKS
We represent local groups of parents, prevention specialists, businesses, law enforcement, educators, faith based groups, media, youth, healthcare, government officials and youth serving organizations.
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AROUND THE REGION: OUR HIGHLIGHTED COALITION OF THE MONTH
Roanoke County Prevention Council
The Prevention Council of Roanoke County is a partnership of parents, youth, school, faith, law enforcement, business, medical, and other community leaders who are committed to promoting the healthy development of youth.
www.pc4y.com
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON Roanoke Prevention Council's Recent Efforts:
WRECKED: Tackles the issues of alcohol abuse in the lives of teenagers and their families
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